Director of Business Development

Hyatt Place
London
Organization- Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport

Summary

Director of Business Development – Airport Specialist

About Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport

Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport offers a modern, intuitive experience for today’s traveler, with 341 stylish guestrooms designed for work, rest, and relaxation, plus 10 flexible meeting spaces and vibrant social areas. Guests enjoy coffee-to-cocktails in the lounge, fresh dining in the Gallery Restaurant, 24/7 in-room dining, a fully equipped fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Just minutes from Heathrow Airport, with excellent links to central London, the hotel blends smart design, seamless service, and thoughtful amenities for both business and leisure stays.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Director, Business Development – Airport Specialist to enhance the hotel’s presence in one of the world’s most competitive airport markets. This is an ideal opportunity for a results-oriented professional who thrives on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and identifying new business opportunities across corporate, travel, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement proactive sales and partnership strategies to maximize hotel revenue and market share.
  • Identify and cultivate new B2B opportunities across corporate, travel, and airport-related industries.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, travel partners, and commercial stakeholders.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure profitability and long-term business sustainability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Revenue, Marketing, and Operations teams to deliver commercial success.
  • Represent the hotel and the Hyatt brand at trade shows, networking events, and client meetings.

About You

  • Proven experience in sales or business development within hospitality or travel sectors, ideally within airport or commercial real estate environments.
  • Track record of developing B2B partnerships, negotiating contracts, and achieving measurable revenue growth.
  • Strong understanding of the Heathrow business landscape, including airport operations, logistics, and travel-related industries.
  • Exceptional networking, communication, and presentation skills with a confident, consultative approach.
  • Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a focus on execution and results.
  • Experience within an international hotel brand preferred; familiarity with Hyatt systems and culture is advantageous.

Just Some Of The Benefits You’ll Enjoy

  • 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
  • Competitive compensation, including performance-based incentives
  • Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family, and friends from day one
  • Complimentary meals on duty
  • 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
  • Complimentary laundry for business attire
  • Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Hyatt

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Step: Apply today and start your journey at Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport.
Posted 2025-12-27

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